So most of you know that I've put Dan's Talisman game up for auction. I had been surfing EBay for deals on paints and stumbled across an auction where JUST THE TOWER was going for $450 U$. That's all I'll say about it though. Even though Dan told me to do it, I think he's having second thoughts already...
I went shopping downtown with my neighbors on Saturday which was nice. It's been a very long time since I've had girlfriends to hangout with...and speak of the devil...when I came back home there was a lump wearing Power Puff socks sitting on my couch! She says "Hi!" and sorry that she couldn't visit with anyone else. She was in town for the job fair at the new arena so she could get the skinny on putting up her plaques. She didn't actually know if she'd get out to see us so she didn't let us know she was comming to town...We got our revenge though... I think she got to her meeting on time the next morning, hopefully she felt just as hungover as we did :)
On a side note, our neighbor James asked me out of the blue when the next comic page would be up...luckily Leanne was sitting right there so she could make up the excuses this time. However she promised me that once the weather starts to get better and she can find a quiet place away from TV and loud music...she'll be sure to think about it in between staring at the beach boys and girls ;)
My birthday present is now booked and paid for I'll be sure to let everyone know how it went :) I'm very excited about going!
I enrolled in my English 12 course...Dan is talking about forcing me into the Young Drivers course... Guess what! I turn 16 next week! :)
Monday, February 21
Wednesday, February 16
A Woman's Perspective
I read with interest any articles that come out in regards to women gamers. Sites such as Gamegirl Advance (it used to just be "Gamegirl") do women gamers a real service by writting from their perspective. Personally I don't care whether a game objectifies women as gun toting large-breasted amazons, as long as the game play and story makes sense, and most importantly of all...the visuals are both stimulating and pretty. All of this talk about women liking a certain type of game is nonsense I think. I've know girls who play strictly Tetris as well as a few who could frag your ass into next week. So how do you get more women interested in buying a game in the first place?
It's kind of like Valentine's Day...Most women when put under pressure will say that Valentines Day isn't important to them...They are lying. It's true that most of us have no idea what we want...it's very hard to pinpoint in a way that men could understand (or admit to understanding). I think that this applies both to everyday relationships with our men and our relationship with a male dominated game designing industry.
Romance and the appearance of romance are very pleasing to women because it makes us feel special. Just like playing with pretty Barbie dolls and sticker books did when we were younger. Visual stimulation focused on sexy/pretty/romantic images and/or concepts are a sure way to sell both yourselves (on Valentines Day) and a game to the women's market. Give us a pretty, unflawed (examples of flawed are: stupid, weak or a blatant slut) woman to play in a game, and most sane women won't jump down the game designer's throats for it. All in all we are pretty easy to please, I think.
I started thinking about this while wasting time on line. I came across this site, which is full of compelling games ("Swordsman" is cool) that are truely better than similar games, because of the graphics.
At the moment I am finding a lot of enjoyment out of puzzle games like this one.
And I find myself looking for quick zen-like games that'll help me relax between playing referee to my kids.
And for those of you who don't hate me yet...Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
It's kind of like Valentine's Day...Most women when put under pressure will say that Valentines Day isn't important to them...They are lying. It's true that most of us have no idea what we want...it's very hard to pinpoint in a way that men could understand (or admit to understanding). I think that this applies both to everyday relationships with our men and our relationship with a male dominated game designing industry.
Romance and the appearance of romance are very pleasing to women because it makes us feel special. Just like playing with pretty Barbie dolls and sticker books did when we were younger. Visual stimulation focused on sexy/pretty/romantic images and/or concepts are a sure way to sell both yourselves (on Valentines Day) and a game to the women's market. Give us a pretty, unflawed (examples of flawed are: stupid, weak or a blatant slut) woman to play in a game, and most sane women won't jump down the game designer's throats for it. All in all we are pretty easy to please, I think.
I started thinking about this while wasting time on line. I came across this site, which is full of compelling games ("Swordsman" is cool) that are truely better than similar games, because of the graphics.
At the moment I am finding a lot of enjoyment out of puzzle games like this one.
And I find myself looking for quick zen-like games that'll help me relax between playing referee to my kids.
And for those of you who don't hate me yet...Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Friday, February 4
Linkapoloza!
So here's some stuff to keep y'all busy between posts. At the moment I'm brain storming for Behind the Screen, which will be updated on Fridays (through out the day, so check it in the evenings).
For those of you who work...Dan says I'll get him fired ;) So take it easy. I reached 14th level and then realized that the game actually had a strategy. I restarted and now am doing much better :)
For the comic lovers...an oldie but a goodie.
And for the mommy's, something to do on your breaks (yeah right!)
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Lastly, my apologies to Stacy and Sean for last night (if you noticed, if not then ignore me) If it seemed like "pick on Scott night" that's because it was. It was the only time I've seen him all week and I needed to say a few things to him before he disappeared again. I'll try not to do that again.
For those of you who work...Dan says I'll get him fired ;) So take it easy. I reached 14th level and then realized that the game actually had a strategy. I restarted and now am doing much better :)
For the comic lovers...an oldie but a goodie.
And for the mommy's, something to do on your breaks (yeah right!)
~~~
Lastly, my apologies to Stacy and Sean for last night (if you noticed, if not then ignore me) If it seemed like "pick on Scott night" that's because it was. It was the only time I've seen him all week and I needed to say a few things to him before he disappeared again. I'll try not to do that again.
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